The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1887-02-11

morning, between 10 and IL o'clock-al
unusual occurrence in that part of tn
heavens.
For SALE, CHEAP-One of DR.. O. w
f. Snyder's Medicated Hot Air Baths
There are sixteen of these baths now IL
use in this county, and they are highl,
recommended by those who use them
Apply at this Office.
There viii be an auction sale on the
farm of Thomas Daley, on the sand road
in the town of Pleasant Prairie, foul
miles south of Kenosha. on Tuesday
Feb. 15. commencing at 10 o'clock A,
NJ, of farm stock and farming nipple
ments. E. &. Wilson auctioneer.
The progressive euchre party given
by. the C. 7. A. Society, Thursday even
ing of last week, in their new room over
English Bros, was one of the most en-.
joyable gatherings of euchre players this
season. The Society have their room
fitted up in fine shape, making it a
pleasant resort for the members. Miss
Anna Letting and Mr.. John Quinn were
the winners of the prizes.
The ground on the west side of the
railroad, from Prairie avenue south as
far as the city limits, and from five to
fifteen rods wide, was covered with
water, last Tuesday, from one to four
feet in depth, submerging the founda-
tons of all buildings within its boundar-
les. The contents of cellars had to be
removed, and live stock in the low sheds
had to be taken to more elevated quar-
tiers.
There will be given at the Baptist
church in this city, this friday evening,
an entertainment that promises to
be more than ordinarily attractive.
The star of the occasion is Miss Lillian
Childe De Long, who comes heartily
recommended as the queen of all lady
elocutionists. Her pathos is profound
and her comicalities are convulsing.
She will be assisted by some of our best
local talent. This will be one of the
best entertainments of the season.
Fred Voigt, q young man, 16 years 0
age, while leading one of Mr.. J. ]. Clapp's
bulls, at Mr.. Clapp's farm, lust Saturday
morning, slipped and fell, and while
down the bull pushed him with his
head, crushing his left chest seriously,
fracturing two of his ribs and injuring
the heart and its surrounding case quite
seriously. At last accounts from DR..
w. NJ. Farr, he was considered out of
danger, though very sick.
Mr.. Eli Runals has about closed the
sale of his 200-acre farm, situated on the
south side of Prairie Avenue. and west
of the Selleck road, for $4,000. The
fortunate purchasher is Mr.. A. M. Matte
son, of Chicago, who contemplates max
ing it his future home. He intends
putting on extensive and beautiful
buildings, and will improve the property
very extensively. This will be a de-
sirable acquisition to Kenosha.
D. A. Sovereign will sell at auction at
his residence, one mile and half north
east of Bristol Station, on Tuesday, Feb.
Oath, commencing at o'clock P. NJ,
horses, wagons, harness, house-moving
tools and household furniture.
At the Council meeting last Monday
evening Mr.. Cavanagh appeared be-
fore the Council and asked for an amend
ment to the ordinance vacating a por-
ton of West Main street, on condition
that the G. & N. w. r. r. 60. maintains
a street" east OF their contemplated new
depot. The Railroad Company want
the word "street" changed to read " a
strip of land" kept in good condition
for public travel. The change is asked
for on technical grounds which will not
interfere with the rights of the city.
Miss Lillian Childe De Long, the bright
young elocutionist, has been engaged
the fourth time by the people OF Racine
to give one of her characteristic enter
tainments there on the 18th inst. The
Racine Times speaks of her as follows :
Miss DE Long is highly accomplished
young lady. She has fine natural gifts,
added to all the wonderous charms of
youth and beauty. She excels in all,
but her comic pieces are particularly
Friday night of this week.
The Methodist sociable at the Grant
House, Thursday evening, Feb. 8, was
one of the society features of the season.
The attendance vas very large, and the
literary and musical part of the enter
ment was very fine. The literary por-
ton was furnished by Misses Irene Nc
Henry and Clara Barnes. The must.
Cal part by Mrs. Winship, and Misses
Lane and Werve. MIR. ]. A. jackson
carried off the prize as the boss mule
sticker. The receipts were $50.
All medical authorities agree that
catarrh is no more nor less than an in
Examination of the lining membrane OF
the nasal air passages. Nasal catarrh
and all catarrhal affections of the head
are not diseases Of the blood, and it is a
serious mistake to treat them as such.
No conscientious physician ever attempts
to do so. 1t is held by eminent medical
men that sooner or later specific will
be found for every disease from which
humanity suffers. The facts Justify us
in assuming that for catarrh at least a
positive cure already exists in Ely'>
Cream Balm.
A fine lap-robe, valued at $12, has
been on exhibition at Mr.. F. Robinson's
drug store for some weeks past. The
robe was to be given to the purchaser oil
a certain brand of cigars, who should
guess number nearest number on q
card sealed in an envelope. No one in
Kenosha knew the number. Three
gentlemen guessed 475-Messrs. Lake
Tully and Coke. The secret number
was 499. The three then guessed again
on number known only to Mr.. Lamb
clerk in the store, which was 81. Mr.
Coke guessed 40, and took the robe
turning it over to Mr.. w. Rohlfng, te
whom he had sold his chance.
A FIRE occurred Tuesday night, abou
ten O'Clock, at the corner of Middle ano
Caledonia streets. The building wal
owned by Mr.. Matthias Stahl, ST., ant
occupied by William Faulhaber. The
fire originated near the chimney vi
stairs, and had made considerable head
way before being discovered. Mr. Faul
haber had large quantity of household